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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (TABLES)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheet (in millions):
 
2014
 
2013
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
 
 
 
Fuel hedge contracts
 
 
 
Fuel hedge contracts, current assets
$
3

 
$
12

Fuel hedge contracts, noncurrent assets
4

 
4

 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
Other accrued liabilities
(6
)
 
(7
)
Other liabilities
(13
)
 
(10
)
Losses in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL)
(19
)
 
(17
)
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
Pretax effect of derivative instruments on earnings and AOCL (in millions):
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedges
 
 
 
 
 
Fuel hedge contracts
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft fuel expense
$
(18
)
 
$
(44
)
 
$
(62
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Instruments Designated as Hedges
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
Gains (losses) recognized in aircraft rent
(6
)
 
(6
)
 
(6
)
Gains (losses) recognized in other comprehensive income (OCI)
(8
)
 
10

 
(10
)